Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in St. George, Hurricane, and surrounding Southern Utah communities
James "Jay" Paul Hanks, Jr.
Nov 26, 2016
St. George, Utah – On Saturday, November 26, 2016 our beloved father and grandfather, James "Jay" Paul Hanks, Jr. left this world at last to reunite with his wife, Darlene Delores Myers Hanks. Jay was born February 16, 1928 to James Paul Hanks, Sr. and Rose Florence Kennedy in...
James "Jim" Letren Turner
Nov 25, 2016
Tooele, Utah – Jim quietly slipped away on November 25, 2016, at home, surrounded by loved ones. After being diagnosed with brain cancer in July, he spent his time checking off his bucket list and doing things for others. Jim was born June 9, 1956 to Jack and Sally Turner. He was raised in Erda, Utah...
Irwin Bailie
Nov 24, 2016
Ivins, Utah – Irwin Bailie, 98, passed away comfortably at his home in Ivins, Utah, Thursday, November 24, 2016. He was born February 4, 1918, in Spokane, Washington, to Elbert Levi and Olga Holda Burmaster Bailie and was the oldest of three children. Irwin was a pilot for the Army Air Corp during World War II. ...
Ralph Cosentino
Nov 23, 2016
St. George, Utah – Raffaele "Ralph" Cosentino, 85, passed away suddenly November 23, 2016 at home. He was born April 28, 1931 in Brooklyn, New York to Lewis and Elizabeth Cosentino. He married the love of his life, Joyce Sickler on June 8, 1952. Ralph retired from the U.S. Air Force and The U.S. Agency for International Development....
Valerie Hall Mcclean
Nov 23, 2016
St. George, UT – Valerie Hall McClean (Gidget), age 64, passed away on November 23, 2016 in Lehi, Utah. She was born on April 25, 1952 in Cedar City, Utah to Deward Leon Hall and Nora Barlocker Hall. Valerie was raised in Enterprise, Utah where she worked and played on her parents' farm. They moved to Page, Arizona...
Verlene Blake
Nov 17, 2016
St. George, Utah – Verlene Blake, 66, passed away November 17, 2016. She was born April 13, 1950 in St. George, Utah to LaVer Terry and Ilene Lowe Blake. Graveside services will be held Saturday, November 26, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at the St. George City Cemetery.
Peggy H. Bassett
Nov 16, 2016
St. George, Utah - Peggy Hansen Bassett was born in Nephi, Utah on 21 April 1934 to Elmo Hansen and Thelma Warner. She was the first of their three children. She was followed a few years later by her brother Peter and sister Kristeen. As a child she attended...
John Clifford Lawrence
Nov 14, 2016
St. George, Utah – John Clifford Lawrence, 91, passed away on November 14, 2016. He was born July 28, 1925 in Grantsville, Utah to Victor and Lovina Hodgeson Lawrence. Funeral services will be held Friday, November 18, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at the Metcalf Mortuary Chapel, 288 West St. George Blvd., St. George, Utah. A visitation will be...
Robert Smith Isom
Nov 13, 2016
Washington, Utah - Robert Smith Isom left this earthly realm on the 13th of November, 2016 after a valiant fight with cancer.
He is survived by his wife, Lynne; children: Eric (Anne), Kirk (Tori), Garth (Janelle), Trevor (Jocelyn), Terence, and Chad; grandchildren: Cameron,...
Donna Mae Laubsch
Nov 11, 2016
St. George, Utah - Donna Mae Laubsch passed away on November 11, 2016 in St. George, Utah surrounded by loved ones. Donna was born in Sholes, Nebraska on November 19, 1925 to parents, Ethel Smith and Charlie Landberg. Donna was married to Donald Laubsch, who preceded her in death. Donna...
Hildegarde Cecelia Horvath
Nov 10, 2016
St. George, Utah – Hildegarde Cecelia Horvath, 76, passed away November 10, 2016. She was born January 20, 1940 in Little Falls, Minnesota.
Memorial services will be held Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Metcalf Mortuary, 288...
Christopher Nathan Stamper
Nov 9, 2016
Christopher Nathan Stamper
Hurricane, Utah – Christopher Nathan Stamper, 48, passed away November 9, 2016 in Hurricane, Utah. He was born May 17, 1968 in Lodi, California to Troy and Sharon Stamper.
William Almon Koldewyn
Nov 5, 2016
Dammeron Valley, UT - William Almon Koldewyn of Dammeron Valley, UT passed away on the evening of Nov. 5, 2016. He was 74 years old. He was the son of William John Koldewyn and Mary Emmeline Islaub. Born in Ogden UT on April 23, 1942, he attended Weber High School and Weber State University, where he graduated with...
John Albert Cox
Nov 3, 2016
St. George, Utah – John Albert Cox, 88, passed away on November 3, 2016. He was born December 15, 1927 in Sanderson, Texas to John A. Cox and Myrtle Marie Williamson. John had four sisters with Dottie being the only surviving sibling. He loved Dottie, and always looked forward to her visiting. John had one son, Clifford Cox, and adopted...
Margie Kathleen Mccary Walker
Nov 3, 2016
St. George, Utah - Margie Kathleen McCary Walker passed away peacefully on November 3, 2016.
Born to L. Alma (Ray) and John S. McCary on January 15, 1940 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Margie Kathleen ("Kathy") was the youngest of five...
Fontella Hodges
Nov 1, 2016
St. George, Utah – Fontella Jensen Hodges, 91, passed away on November 1, 2016 in St. George, Utah. She was born October 14, 1925 in Fairfield, Montana to Clinton Jensen and Annie Berg.
Graveside services will be Monday, November 7, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at the Tonaquint Cemetery.Jerry Emmett Benson
Oct 30, 2016
Leeds, Utah - In an unexpected moment, Jerry Emmett Benson, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather returned to our Heavenly Father, October 30, 2016, at the age of 76. Born May 23, 1940, in Salt Lake City, Utah, Jerry was the only child of Dean William Spenst and Marilyn Francis Emmett. Jerry spent his childhood attending school...
Wesley Pack
Oct 29, 2016
Wesley Don Pack was born in Venice, California on May 10, 1931 to Wesley Malin Pack and Helen (Heppler) Pack. As a young boy he was captivated by nature, learning about and painting birds, riding horses, hiking and fishing. His art, exploring nature, music, training horses and his growing family became the greatest sources of happiness in his adult...
Alexandra "Ali" Demi Moyle
Oct 28, 2016
St. George, Utah – After fighting a lifelong battle with one health issue after another, our little Ali was tired and the dear Lord took her in His arms and took her home on October 28, 2016.
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Berniece Jackson
Oct 27, 2016
Berniece Jackson
Vale, Oregon – Berniece Jackson, 63, passed away on October 27, 2016 in Vail, Oregon. She was born October 14, 1953 in St. George, Utah to Rodney Cannon Burgess and Elizabeth Lee.
Graveside services will...

